Escallonia laevis
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A vigorous evergreen shrub, with a stiffly branching habit and small, glossy green leaves with finely toothed edges. Produces dense clusters of small, rosy red flowers in late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Escallonia laevis (Escallonia laevis)
- Genus
- Escallonia
- Family
- Escalloniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Winter · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Escallonia laevis
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Escallonia laevis
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Escallonia laevis care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningPrune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune after flowering has finished.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, semi-ripe cuttings in late summer and hardwood cuttings from late autumn to winter
Growing
GrowingIn frost-free areas, grow outdoors in a sunny spot in fertile, well drained soil, with shelter from cold winds
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to escallonia leaf spot and honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to brown scale insect
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